Rudimentary Uterus Horn with Absense of Right Kidney: A Case Report and Literature Review

doi:10.12280/gjfckx.20220263

Abstract

Abstract:

Müllerian duct anomalies are congenital malformations of the female genital tract, the rudimentary uterus horn is the result of blocked development of one of the Müllerian tubes. These abnormalities are usually diagnosed during puberty, because they tend to remain asymptomatic until adolescence. The initial clinical symptoms are nonspecific and may include dysmenorrhea, infertility, and chronic or acute abdominal pain. A 23-year-old patient with 8-year history of dysmenorrhea was reported. The final diagnosis was Rudimentary uterus horn with absense of right kidney. By discussing its typing, diagnosis and treatment, it is intended to remind clinicians that Müllerian anomalies should always be considered as an important differential diagnosis in young patients with abdominal pain.

Key words: Uterus, Congenital abnormalities, Diagnosis, Therapy, Urogenital abnormalities, Case reports

WANG Jing, LIU Xiao-yan, TIAN Shu-yi, YUAN Fei-yan, ZHANG Li-hui. Rudimentary Uterus Horn with Absense of Right Kidney: A Case Report and Literature Review[J]. Journal of International Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2022, 49(4): 477-480.

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